Gym and Fitness Center

The YMCA of Austin is not just a regular health club or a gym, it is truly a community. Founded in 1953, the YMCA of Austin is a cause-driven organization that is for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. As a non-profit organization, the Austin Y is a community center; responding to the community, bringing people together for a positive cause, connecting people of all ages and backgrounds to bridge the gaps of the community, nurturing potential, and having a local presence. Moreover, the YMCA has served globally. In 1901, Henry Dunant, co-founder of the Geneva YMCA in 1852, won the first Nobel Peace Prize for founding the International Committee of the Red Cross. In 1946, John R. Mott, long-serving leader of the YMCA, also won the Nobel Peace Prize for establishing Protestant Christian student organizations that promoted peace. Originally founded as an association for young, Christian, men, the YMCA now provides opportunities for all; no matter race, religious affiliation, or income. The Membership for All program, is a plan offered for those who need financial assistance; rates are based on the household income of each family or individual that joins the YMCA.

Free Day Pass

YMCA Amenities

• Facility Size: The Austin YMCA branch facilities range from 40,000 to 64,000 square feet. 
• Fitness: The seven branch facilities offer spacious cardio workout rooms, workout equipment rooms, weight training equipment rooms, Yoga and Pilates Studios, gyms, and locker rooms. 
• Pools: The 7 YMCA of Austin branches offer a total of 12 pools to its members. 
• Childcare: The YMCA is the largest provider of Childcare in the United States. Child watch at the facilities allow parents to have the opportunity to relax, workout, or have time to themselves and still have their children taken care of at no additional cost. In addition, the YMCA of Austin offers afterschool care for children in grades K - 5 at sixteen licensed sites in three Austin area school districts. The Afterschool Care Program provides on-site care for your child, beginning when school is dismissed and continuing until 6:30 p.m. Participating children learn valuable social and scholastic skills in a safe, fun, and supervised environment.

Programs

• Group Exercise: The YMCA of Austin offers group exercise classes at no additional charge with a Y membership. Classes include Yoga, Pilates, Zumba, Indoor Cycling, body pump, RPM, Martial Arts, and AQUA classes. 
• AOA (Active Older Adults): This program helps older adults live healthier lives, have healthy relationships, and a positive outlook on life. Classes include AOA Strength, AOA Yoga, AOA Retreat, Arthritis and Arthritis Plus (water exercises), AOA Impact + Step, AOA Relax and Breathe, and Zumba Gold. 
• MEND (Mind, Exercise, Nutrition, and Do It): A childhood obesity intervention program for children and their parents, and it is free for members and non-members. 
• LIVESTRONG: A 12-week program for adult cancer survivors who have become de-conditioned or chronically fatigued from their treatment and/or disease. It provides a positive way to learn how to increase their physical activity, works to prevent unwanted weight changes, and improves energy levels and self esteem. 
• Project Safe (Safety, Aquatics, Fitness, and Education): Provides first graders with education on safety, aquatics, and fitness activities in the pool. This program works on preventing death and serious injuries to children 14 and under in the pool. This is a Free program for parents and children. 
• Youth Sports: The YMCA of Austin offers soccer, football, flag football, volleyball, basketball, baseball, cheerleading, and track.